You’ve prepared a fabulous, interactive class. You’ve designed engaging activities, developed meaningful discussion questions, and cultivated an inviting atmosphere for dialogue. You ask a wonderful open-ended question, anticipating a flurry of discussion and critical thinking—only to be met with silence. Your students stare back at you, uncertain, hesitant, or simply lost in thought. You wait, providing them with appropriate processing time, but still, nothing. This is certainly not how you envisioned class going!
